About the Journal
Publisher
The Nigerian Academy of Science
Academy House: 8A, Ransome Kuti Road, University of Lagos, Nigeria
PMB 1004, University of Lagos Post Office, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: (+234) 8089622442
Email: proceedings@nasjournal.org.ng
Website: nasjournal.org.ng
Sources of Support
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)
Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (FMSTI)
Peer Review
Below are the peer-review processes in publishing the PNgAS:
1. Author submits the article to the journal. This is submitted via the NAS journal website www.nasjournal.org.ng
2. Author gets auto feedback to confirm that the article is received
3. The editor-in-chief contacts all the sectional committee chairmen (maximum of 5 fellows in each committee) to inform them that they will serve as reviewers for the editorial board of PNgAS
4. The editor-in-chief looks through the article to know if the article will be suitable for publishing or not
5. If the article is suitable for publishing, it is sent to suitable reviewers for evaluation.
6. Evaluation of articles is done within 4-week deadline, while the editorial assistant follows up with reminders until comments are received.
7. All the returned comments/contributions/corrections will be sent to the author to improve the article.
8. Author returns a revised article within 2-week deadline
9. If all comments/contributions/corrections are well implemented, an acceptance letter is sent to the author(s) which is immediately followed by the Galley Proof form for authors to make galley corrections
10. Articles are formatted and collated for publishing.
Open Access Policy
OPEN ACCESS POLICY
In line with The Nigerian Academy of Science’ (NAS) mandate to advance scientific knowledge in Nigeria, its journal, the Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science (PNgAS) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed scientific research findings, does not charge Article Publishing Charge (APCs) from authors, and is freely available for anyone to be able to access online.
The objectives of the Open Access Policy are to:
• Expand the visibility and impact of PNgAS through increased accessibility of its research outputs
• Enable a rich research culture by allowing research findings to be accessed and further built upon
• Promote knowledge sharing and enable the use of science to address societal challenges.
The following rules shall apply:
• The name of the author/copyright owner must be duly mentioned when the article is referenced or used in any form
• The journal and its contents may not be used in its Open Access format for commercial purposes
• The journal and its contents may not be edited, modified, or otherwise changed.
Publication Scheduling
This journal publishes two regular editions and one special/themed edition per year.
General
About the Nigerian Academy of Science
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) is the foremost independent scientific body in Nigeria which was established in 1977 (but incorporated in 1986). NAS is uniquely positioned to bring scientific knowledge to bear on the policies/strategic direction of the country and is also dedicated to the development and advancement of science, technology, and innovation in Nigeria.
NAS is a national not-for-profit organisation with membership comprising of distinguished Fellows who are elected through a highly competitive process. NAS, with its combination of expertise and independence, is uniquely positioned to bring scientific evidence to bear on policies and program implementation in the country. Given its clout, the Academy also has the ability to attract other experts from around the country, and internationally, when needed.
NAS is Nigeria’s national representative on such bodies such as the International Science Council (ISC) -the umbrella body for all science associations and unions; and the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) -the umbrella body for all national academies globally. NAS is also a founding member of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC).
